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Saffron vs. Chili powder spice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Saffron and Chili powder spice?

  • Saffron is richer in Manganese, and Vitamin C, while Chili powder spice is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2.
  • Saffron's daily need coverage for Manganese is 1161% higher.
  • Chili powder spice has 115 times less Vitamin C than Saffron. Saffron has 80.8mg of Vitamin C, while Chili powder spice has 0.7mg.
  • Saffron is lower in Sodium.

We used Spices, saffron and Spices, chili powder types in this comparison.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 189% 33% 152% 416% 109% 30% 108% 19% 3705% 31%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 106% 99% 172% 649% 333% 117% 129% 374% 222% 111%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +77.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1571.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +197.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13.1%
Contains more IronIron +55.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +204.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +294.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +19%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +264.3%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 269% 32% 0% 0% 29% 62% 27% 0% 233% 0% 0% 70% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 2.3% 1779% 763% 0% 63% 217% 218% 53% 483% 0% 264% 21% 36%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +11442.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +232.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +5494.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +117.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +252.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +694.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +107.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 6% 65% 12% 5%
Protein: 11.43 g
Fats: 5.85 g
Carbs: 65.37 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.45 g
13% 14% 50% 11% 12%
Protein: 13.46 g
Fats: 14.28 g
Carbs: 49.7 g
Water: 10.75 g
Other: 11.81 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +31.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +17.8%
Contains more FatsFats +144.1%
Contains more OtherOther +116.7%
~equal in Water ~10.75g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.067 g
18% 23% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.462 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.211 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.006 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -35.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +648.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +287.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Saffron Chili powder spice
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saffron Chili powder spice Opinion
Calories 310kcal 282kcal Saffron
Protein 11.43g 13.46g Chili powder spice
Fats 5.85g 14.28g Chili powder spice
Vitamin C 80.8mg 0.7mg Saffron
Net carbs 61.47g 14.9g Saffron
Carbs 65.37g 49.7g Saffron
Magnesium 264mg 149mg Saffron
Calcium 111mg 330mg Chili powder spice
Potassium 1724mg 1950mg Chili powder spice
Iron 11.1mg 17.3mg Chili powder spice
Sugar 7.19g Saffron
Fiber 3.9g 34.8g Chili powder spice
Copper 0.328mg 1mg Chili powder spice
Zinc 1.09mg 4.3mg Chili powder spice
Phosphorus 252mg 300mg Chili powder spice
Sodium 148mg 2867mg Saffron
Vitamin A 530IU 29650IU Chili powder spice
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 1483µg Chili powder spice
Vitamin E 38.14mg Chili powder spice
Manganese 28.408mg 1.7mg Saffron
Selenium 5.6µg 20.4µg Chili powder spice
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.25mg Chili powder spice
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.94mg Chili powder spice
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 11.6mg Chili powder spice
Vitamin B5 0.888mg Chili powder spice
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 2.094mg Chili powder spice
Vitamin K 105.7µg Chili powder spice
Folate 93µg 28µg Saffron
Choline 66.5mg Chili powder spice
Saturated Fat 1.586g 2.462g Saffron
Monounsaturated Fat 0.429g 3.211g Chili powder spice
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 8.006g Chili powder spice
Tryptophan 0.07mg Chili powder spice
Threonine 0.27mg Chili powder spice
Isoleucine 0.39mg Chili powder spice
Leucine 0.63mg Chili powder spice
Lysine 0.36mg Chili powder spice
Methionine 0.13mg Chili powder spice
Phenylalanine 0.37mg Chili powder spice
Valine 0.54mg Chili powder spice
Histidine 0.18mg Chili powder spice
Fructose 4.29g Chili powder spice
Omega-3 - ALA 0.519g Chili powder spice
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Saffron
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.014g Chili powder spice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Saffron Chili powder spice
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Saffron
300%
Chili powder spice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
231%
Chili powder spice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Saffron
Saffron contains less Sodium (difference - 2719mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.876g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chili powder spice
Chili powder spice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Chili powder spice
Chili powder spice is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chili powder spice
Chili powder spice is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chili powder spice
Chili powder spice is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Saffron - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170934/nutrients
  2. Chili powder spice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171319/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.